How to Ride a Bike With One Hand

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure that you're good at riding a bike with two hands.

   You should be able to be balanced, and you shouldn't be falling off at all.
   
   If you can't ride with two hands, you won't be able to ride with one.
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   Step 2: Get on your bike and start riding.

   This time, loosen the grip of one hand (whichever one you feel more comfortable doing).
   
   Don't let go, just hold it gently.
   
   Get used to this. , Try riding your bike with your flat palm guiding the handlebars. , You should be riding straight, and the only thing you should be using your wrist for is to steady the bike. , You may be a little bit wobbly at first.
   
   Keep riding around and this will wear off. , Practice turning this way first, going gently. , However, after a bit of practice you should be able to do it single-handedly. ,
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   Step 3: While you're riding

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   Step 4: uncurl one of your hands (probably the same one as above).

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   Step 5: This time

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   Step 6: let go completely

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   Step 7: and rest your arm or wrist on the handlebar for support.

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   Step 8: Let go completely and take your whole hand

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   Step 9: everything off the handlebar.

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    Step 10: It's easier to steer in the direction of the hand that is still on the handlebar.

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    Step 11: If you need to turn the other way

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    Step 12: you may want to steady the bike with your wrist again at first.

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    Step 13: Practice

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    Step 14: practice

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    Step 15: practice

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    Step 16: and you will be riding smoothly.

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